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JRA to RIX: distance & flight time
New York (West 30th St. Heliport) → Riga (Riga International Airport)
4,193 mi
6,748 km · 3,643 nm
8h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,193 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 41m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JRA — West 30th St. Heliport · New York, United States
- RIX — Riga International Airport · Riga, Latvia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JRA
Near RIX
- HLJ · Barysiai Airport61 mi away
- SQQ · Šiauliai International Airport74 mi away
- PNV · Panevėžys Air Base85 mi away
- VNT · Ventspils International Airport96 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JRA from RIX?
The flight distance from New York (JRA) to Riga (RIX) is 4,193 miles (6,748 km, 3,643 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JRA to RIX?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 41m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between New York and Riga?
Riga is 7 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JRA to RIX?
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